Local Food Policy

Regulations that Impact Local Food Production

There are a variety of regulations that impact producers, processors, and others working with local foods. Such regulations are often confusing and come down from different governmental departments and vary from state to state.

Resources

Food Safety Modernization Act Information

Overview and Background on the FSMANational Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
This page includes information the FSMA, why the new act matters, how the act was developed, and what will be happening next in the implementation process.

What is the Produce Rule?National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Basics changes proposed in the Produce Rule section of FSMA are described on this page. A link to guidelines for who is affected is available as well as links to key issues that the Produce Rule attempts to address.

What is the Preventative Controls Rule?National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Proposed new requirements for facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold human food are discussed on this page. Information is also available to help users understand if requirements apply to their business and to learn more about the issues that the proposed rule is attempting to address.

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)U.S. Food and Drug Administration
This is the general page for FDA information regarding the FSMA. Guidance and regulation information is located along the left-hand side of the page, and a specific section for farmers is located on the right-hand side of the page.

Minnesota

Sale of Home or Farm Raised PoultryMinnesota Department of Agriculture and University of Minnesota Extension
This fact sheet describing how to safely and legally sell harvested poultry. It also provides an overview of regulatory issues related to poultry.

Approved Sources of Meat and Poultry for Food FacilitiesMinnesota Department of Agriculture and University of Minnesota Extension
This fact sheet describes conditions under which food facilities in Minnesota may safely and legally buy or accept meat and poultry from local or large-scale foodservice distributors.

Sales of Locally Raised Eggs to Food FacilitiesMinnesota Department of Agriculture and University of Minnesota Extension
This fact sheet outlines the rules for safely and legally selling eggs to food facilities in Minnesota, including information on proper egg grading and food safety practices.

Meat, Poultry, and Egg Inspection in MinnesotaMinnesota Department of Agriculture
This resource explains the different types of meat inspections and what businesses practices apply to each. Includes information on poultry and egg inspection.

Food Business Fact SheetsMinnesota Department of Health
This site provides answers to several Frequently Asked Questions regarding food handling in Minnesota including the Minnesota Food Code.

Dairy and Food Inspection DivisionMinnesota Department of Agriculture
This site provides a variety of links on food safety and dairy regulations for the state of Minnesota.

Meat InspectionState Meat and Poultry Inspection Program — North Dakota Department of Agriculture
This resource contains information about the NDDA meat inspection program and links to resources like state laws, rules, newsletters, and brochures.

Meat MessengerState Meat and Poultry Inspection Program — North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Provides information to meat producers regarding new or existing policy and regulation.

North Dakota Division of Food and Lodging North Dakota Department of Health — Division of Food and Lodging
This website summarizes the division's role to regulate food and lodging services throughout the state. It provides information on labeling requirements, food establishment regulations, and more.

DairyNorth Dakota Department of Agriculture
This page provides links to related organizations and state laws.

Meat InspectionSouth Dakota Animal Industry Board
This website includes meat process and inspection applications, requirements, and lists of state inspected and custom exempt slaughterhouses in the state of South Dakota.